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GF12 MRV

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,307 mi
Last recorded207,307 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 MRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 207,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 196,064 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 196,064 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 184,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 184,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 172,895 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 172,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 162,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,098 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,666 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,160 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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GF12 MRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF12 MRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GF12 MRV registered?

GF12 MRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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